Don’t be afraid to lose yourself.
Behind your individuality (that is, your sensations unified into experiences that constitute your personality) lays life itself. It was there before you were you. As …
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Contrary individuation counterbalances into stagnation
Our contrariness is our path to sovereign individuation: “You can’t tell me what to do.” Soon no one is in charge, and nothing gets done. …
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Politics: from Material Conditions to Ideology
Once upon a time, politics was about material conditions: more food or fuel. We have transcended survival into arguing over ideology. This is a success. …
Murdering the Symbolic You
Your symbolic existence is your identity. When our truth or life purpose is threatened we react as though death is imminent. To kill my illusions …
The Problem with the Hero’s Journey
Fate must call you to become a hero, and you must draw forth your unique (separate and special) individuality to complete your journey. The question …
Find yourself by subtraction
To know who you are, quit chasing and adding. Try restricting your activities. Your increase in focus will be more revealing. By quitting most things, …
Sensible conversation as a “representation”
“nowadays one can talk with anyone, and it must be admitted that peoples opinions are exceedingly sensible, yet the conversation leaves one with the impression …